Alexander Coultate Rabagliati was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 7 'kills'. Born in Durban, he went to school in England and joined the RAF in 1935. After training was posted to 1 Squadron before moving to 27 Squadron in India in December 1936. He returned to Engladn in 1939, joining No. 1 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit. In 1940 he converted to Hurricanes and joined 46 Squadron, taking command in December 1940. He returned to England for a stint at Fighter Command Headquarters. In 1943 he became Wing Leader of RAF Coltishall. During a shipping strike, flying with 195 Squadron on 6 July 1943, his Typhoon was hit by flak and he crashed in the sea.
Alexander Coultate Rabagliati was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 7 'kills'. Born in Durban, he went to school in England and joined the RAF in 1935. After training was posted to 1 Squadron before moving to 27 Squadron in India in December 1936. He returned to Engladn in 1939, joining No. 1 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit. In 1940 he converted to Hurricanes and joined 46 Squadron, taking command in December 1940. He returned to England for a stint at Fighter Command Headquarters. In 1943 he became Wing Leader of RAF Coltishall.